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General Surgeon, Liver Transplant Surgeon

Dr. Yaşar Özdenkaya

Associate Professor

24+ years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation

Medipol University Hospital, İstanbul - Turkey

Dr. Yaşar Özdenkaya is a Senior Consultant General Surgeon, Liver Transplant Surgeon, and Associate Professor in Istanbul, Turkey, with over 19 years of clinical experience. As a leading General Surgeon and Liver Transplant Surgeon in Istanbul, he is internationally consulted for laparoscopic and robotic surgery, bariatric surgery, endocrine surgery, and hepatobiliary procedures.

19+ years of clinical experience in general surgery and hepatobiliary surgery
Faculty member at Medipol University School of Medicine
Recognised expert in laparoscopic, robotic, bariatric, and endocrine surgery
Member of Medipol Mega University Hospital surgical team supporting liver transplant programmes
Author of multiple peer-reviewed articles in SCI/SCI-e indexed journals and 45 domestic publications

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Liver Cancer Stomach Cancer Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Yaşar Özdenkaya

Major Conditions Treated

Liver Disease (Pre-Liver-Transplant Workup and Hepatobiliary Surgery)
Gallbladder Disease (Cholecystitis, Gallstones)
Hernias (Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional, Hiatal)
Obesity (Bariatric Surgery Indications)
Thyroid Disorders (Hyperthyroid, Hypothyroid, Thyroid Nodules)
Parathyroid Disorders
Stomach Cancer
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Breast Disease (including Breast-Conserving Surgery)
Spleen Disease (Laparoscopic Splenectomy)

Sub-specialties

Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgery: Pre-transplant evaluation, hepatobiliary resections, and surgical support of the liver transplant programme — a trusted liver transplant and general surgery specialist Istanbul Turkey for international patients seeking the best liver transplant doctor in India and abroad.
Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery: Minimally invasive surgical care across general, hepatobiliary, and endocrine domains.
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery: Sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and metabolic procedures for obesity and type 2 diabetes management.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy
Breast-Conserving Surgery
Esophageal / Stomach / Colon Cancer Resection
Hepatobiliary Surgery (Liver Resection)
Pre-Liver-Transplant Surgical Evaluation
Robotic-Assisted General Surgery

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, 1997
MD General Surgery (Specialisation) — S.B. Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 2003
Associate Professor (Doçent) — General Surgery

Fellowships & Special Training

Specialised training in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery
Specialised training in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
Specialised training in Endocrine Surgery (Thyroid, Parathyroid)
Specialised training in Hepatobiliary Surgery

Certifications & Accreditations

Turkish Medical Association — Registered Practitioner
Turkish Surgical Association — Member
Faculty Member — Medipol University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Medipol Mega University Hospital — Senior Consultant General Surgeon and Faculty Member, Istanbul, Turkey (Present)

Past Affiliations

Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital — Consultant General Surgeon (Past)
Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital — Junior, Associate, and Visiting Consultant (Past)
Istanbul University — Visiting Consultant (Past)
Gokceada Iaseli Military Hospital — Junior Consultant (Past)

Academic & Research Roles

Faculty Member — Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
Associate Professor (Doçent) — General Surgery

Key Achievements

19+ years of clinical experience in general and hepatobiliary surgery
Multiple SCI / SCI-e indexed publications and 45+ domestic publications
Senior surgical faculty at one of Turkey's busiest tertiary medical centres
Recognised expertise in laparoscopic, robotic, bariatric, and hepatobiliary surgery

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
General Surgery Consultation	₹4,000 – ₹10,000	$50 – $120
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy	₹1,20,000 – ₹2,50,000	$1,400 – $3,000
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy	₹3,50,000 – ₹6,50,000	$4,200 – $7,800
Thyroidectomy	₹1,80,000 – ₹3,80,000	$2,200 – $4,600
Liver Transplant (Living Donor — Hospital Package)	₹18,00,000 – ₹35,00,000	$22,000 – $42,000

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